Former President Herbert Hoover entering White House
Former President Herbert Hoover is shown entering the White House and being greeted by Chester Bowles (at left). Mr. Hoover is there to meet with President Truman.
Bowles, Chester Bliss, 1901-1986
OPA Administrator Chester Bowles speaking with reporters
Office of Price Administration Administrator Chester Bowles returned from his southern winter vacation today for a White House conference with President Truman and Reconversion Director John Snyder. Mr. Bowles, shown here talking with reporters, declined to comment on what had taken place. He would not admit that steel had been discussed, did not know when his report on steel prices would be handed to President Truman, said that his continuing as OPA Administrator had not been a subject of conversation, and replied "no comment" to all other questions asked by reporters. From: Beth Gore.
Chester Bowles before the House Banking Committee
Chester Bowles, newly designated head of the Office of Economic Stabilization, speaks before the House Banking Committee today. He warned Congress that the nation's economic system would be smashed "beyond hope of repair unless it extends price controls to keep the lid on the present "inflationary dynamite." This photo is similar to 99-91. From: Beth Gore.
Chester Bowles packing up his OES office
Office of Economic Stabilization Director Chester Bowles packs up his important papers to leave his office. Mr. Bowles quit in a huff over the Senate's passing the Office of Price Administration bill. From: Beth Gore.
Chester Bowles and Paul Porter at a joint press conference
Chester Bowles, ex-Office of Price Administration chief and new Stabilization Director, shown at a chart as Paul Porter, new OPA head sits by his side, at their joint press conference tonight. From: Beth Gore.
Photograph of Chester Bowles Leaving the White House
Leaving the White House following his final visit with President Truman prior to ending his services as Director of the Office of Economic Stabilization, Chester Bowles waves to reporters and photographers. From: Beth Gore.
Photograph of Chester Bowles
Chester Bowles, newly designated head of the Office of Economic Stabilization, warned Congress that the nation's economic system would be smashed "beyond hope of repair unless it extends price controls to keep the lid on the present inflationary dynamite." He urged the House Banking Committee to approve speedily a pending bill to continue the controls a year after the present June 30 expiration date. From: Beth Gore.